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Power Electronics Handbook: Devices, Circuits and Applications

Book information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2006
ISBN
9780120884797, 0120884798
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
19 MB (19437736 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
1162\1162
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46

Description

Power electronics, which is a rapidly growing area in terms of research and applications, uses modern electronics technology to convert electric power from one form to another, such as ac-dc, dc-dc, dc-ac, and ac-ac with a variable output magnitude and frequency. Power electronics has many applications in our every day life such as air-conditioners, electric cars, sub-way trains, motor drives, renewable energy sources and power supplies for computers. This book covers all aspects of switching devices, converter circuit topologies, control techniques, analytical methods and some examples of their applications. * 25% new content * Reorganized and revised into 8 sections comprising 43 chapters * Coverage of numerous applications, including uninterruptable power supplies and automotive electrical systems * New content in power generation and distribution, including solar power, fuel cells, wind turbines, and flexible transmission

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